For an 8hp Briggs & Stratton engine, it is recommended to use SAE 30 weight oil for warmer temperatures and 5W-30 for colder conditions. Always check the owner’s manual for specific oil recommendations, as some models may have unique requirements. Ensure the oil meets the API service classification for small engines. Regular oil changes will help maintain engine performance and longevity.
Capacity is 36 ounces. I highly recommend you use Synthetic oil in this air cooled engine. Change it once each year.
On a valve-in-block 8HP with an RJ19LM or equivalent plug, it is 0.030"
Briggs straitton
As a snowblower is used in the winter use 10w30 weight synthetic oil and change the oil once each year.
A Briggs & Stratton 8 HP engine typically requires about 20 ounces (or 0.6 liters) of oil. It's important to check the owner's manual for the specific engine model for the correct oil capacity and type, as variations can exist. Always ensure the engine is level when checking or adding oil to maintain accurate readings.
Our Techumseh 8HP has a Champion J8C
A Briggs and Stratton 17.5 horsepower engine can use any type of small engine motor oil. A heavy duty motor oil is recommended.
It is around a 5 hp. *this is incorrect: the ones they sell currently would be more in the 7.5-8hp range, seeing as an equally featured 190cc briggs and stratton engine is 6.75hp on a lawn mower the additional 15cc bump it up to around 8hp.
SAE 10W30 synthetic oil.
yes, i use them on my 17-1/2 hp briggs,
Briggs 19.5 oil filter
Depends on the engine. Generally between a pint and a quart. A Briggs and Straton 8hp takes about 24oz. Kohler or TecumsehPower should be close to that as well. If you are changing the oil and the engine has a dipstick, I would put in a pint (16oz) and then check the stick. If it is still low, I would add about 2oz at a time and check again until it does read full. If it is older and does not have a dipstick, just fill it until the oil comes right to the mouth of the fill opening.